Star Tribune Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:03:36 GMT
Elk River has more and more riding on rail
The city is planning a slew of projects near the station site. The mayor says experts are underestimating Northstar's impact. ... Marketing tool Overlooking the Mississippi River are two new buildings, one with 64 condominiums and one with 60 moderately priced rental units. The city also plans a large townhouse project for seniors, "something the city would never have approved had it not been for commuter rail," Klinzing said. City business leaders are using Northstar as a marketing tool for Elk River, said Jeff Gongoll, president of the Elk River Chamber of Commerce. "It's a positive for the current employment base and it provides a way to draw workers from other areas," Gongoll said. "It's all about the economy and everything about Northstar seems positive for Elk River."
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